BOG
Bogota
Colombia
12,995 km
8,075 miles
KWA
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
Distance
12,995 km
8,075 mi / 7,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Bogota
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BOG KWA
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport
IATA Code BOG KWA
ICAO Code SKBO PKWA
City Bogota Kwajalein
Country Colombia Marshall Islands
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Kwajalein
Elevation 8,361 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 8.720000, 167.730000

Bogota (BOG) to Kwajalein (KWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands is 12,995 kilometers (8,075 miles / 7,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Marshall Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:02 in Bogota, it's 20:02 in Kwajalein. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,345 feet between the two airports. Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kwajalein (KWA) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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